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.NET DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This program focuses on the skills and knowledge required for developing applications targeting the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Platform. It starts off with an introduction to the .NET Framework and the Visual Studio development environment. It introduces and continues to build on all the major .NET programming structures, as well as related programming topics such as object-orientation, development methodologies and relational database development. Students will utilize C# as well as Visual Basic .NET to create Windows and Web-based applications.

This program caters to a wide range of students, from those with basic computer programming experience, to the more experienced programmer looking to upgrade their skills to the latest version of the .NET Platform.

Note: The above courses are in the process of being developed and will be available soon. Please check www.sait.ca/de for course availability.

JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Object Oriented Java is a popular multi-purpose programming language for developing Client/Server, Desktop, Wireless, and Web applications. This Certificate of Achievement presents the Java language along with an introduction to object oriented programming, graphical user interface design, networking, database connectivity, Java ServerPages, AJAX, web, and XML applications. With its strong emphasis on hands-on skills, the program provides a strong foundation in modern programming concepts and techniques and an opportunity to advance your technical career.

Note: The above courses are in the process of being developed and will be available soon. Please check www.sait.ca/de for course availability.



LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (LIT) DIPLOMA

Information navigation is a high-tech adventure and a sought-after skill! Industry needs technicians who can quickly find answers to questions asked by everyone, from students to CEOs. The two-year Library Information Technology diploma is offered at SAIT as a daytime diploma program. Students can begin a diploma through completion of distance education courses. More than half of the courses necessary for the two-year diploma are available through distance education, either in print format or online delivery. To find out more about these distance education courses email lit.info@sait.ca or call 403.284.8537. Additional information is also available online at learnat.sait.ca/ict/lit-loa or by calling the LIT program office at 403.284.7231.

Admission Requirements

Several LIT courses are currently under development to be available 2008/2009 in online format. These courses include:

LIBRARY OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (LOA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Library Operations Assistant (LOA) program consists of distance education courses designed to offer library training for those interested in working in small public and school libraries. LOA courses lead to a Library Operations Assistant Certificate of Achievement, which is attainable entirely through distance education.

There are two levels of LOA certification: (1) LOA Basic Level and (2) LOA Advanced Level. Approximately eight courses must be completed for the Basic Level, and an additional three courses for the Advanced Level. The LOA certificate includes three specific mandatory courses: LIBR 200, MGMT 203, LIBR 235.

Course Selection

* LIBR 200 Introduction to Libraries is a prerequisite for all LOA courses.

Courses are based on Instructional Units. A student must accumulate 18 IUs to complete the LOA Basic Level certification and 26 IUs to complete Advanced Level certification. To complete the required number of IUs for either level, courses may be chosen from the Library Information Technology (LIT) program. Upon completion of the Basic Level, approximately three LIT courses will be required to complete the Advanced Level certification. See the LIT section of this calendar for a list of the courses in the LIT diploma program. Students completing the Certificate first and then transferring to the Diploma may substitute ORGB-360 for MGMT-203. For additional information call the LIT program office at 403.284.7231.

LOA courses are worth two instructional units each. LIT courses are worth three instructional units each (except LIBR 200, which is two IUs). LIT courses can be substituted for any LOA course, but LOA courses cannot be used as credits in the LIT diploma program. You have five years to complete the Basic Level Certificate, and an additional two years from date of Basic Level certification to complete the Advanced Level.

Formal application is not necessary for the LOA distance education program. Simply register on a course-by-course basis, and then apply for your certificate upon completion of the course requirements.

To find out more about these distance education courses, email lit.info@sait.ca or call 403.284.8537.

PROGRAMMING VB.NET CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Upon completion of the certificate, the student will be well versed in VB.NET and the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment. The courses that comprise this certificate examine the major control structures, procedures, arrays, exception handling, graphics user interface concepts, multithreading, graphics, multimedia, files, ADO.NET, ASP.NET and web services. There is an emphasis on the object-oriented nature of the language.

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ADDITIONAL DISTANCE COURSE OFFERINGS

Explore other topics through distance education or get a head start with these additional ICT courses. Some of these courses are part of the School of Information and Communications Technologies’ daytime programs or continuing education certificates. They may be eligible for credit towards the completion of a Certificate or Degree. For more information on course credit eligibility, please contact the Distance Education team at 403.284.8401.

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